Arrest made in death of south Charlotte man

Police have charged a man in the death of Alva Richard Brewer, whose body was found last month in a house in south Charlotte that contained explosive devices.

Douglas Allen Hoyt, 41, turned himself in at police headquarters last week and remains jailed on a charge of murder.

Police haven’t released any details about a motive in the killing. Investigators also haven’t said how many explosive devices were found, although neighbors and media reported as many as seven pipe bombs were recovered.

Neighbors said Brewer, 65, was a quiet house painter who cared for his ailing sister. They said they were shocked to see police removing explosive devices from the home.